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Patent CA-2524216-A1 (CA)
Title: Route optimization apparatus & method
Inventor: BAHIR AHMAD
IPC: G06Q10/08
Filed: 2004-04-30
Abstract: An apparatus for generating an optimised route between a plurality of locations comprises processing means in communication with the following:  input means to enable a user to identify the plurality of locations, storage means for storing geographic data, a data handling engine for converting the locations into data representative of the plurality of locations by reference to the storage means, a route calculating engine for calculating an optimised route between the plurality of locations on the basis of said representative data, an image rendering engine for generating a series of images, each image of the series comprising a part of the optimised route between two of the identified locations and output means for outputting the series of images.
Patent CA-2527704-A1 (CA)
Title: Archaeon expression system
Inventor: NIEHAUS FRANK
IPC: C12N15/74
Filed: 2004-06-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to a sulfolobus expression vector comprising:  (a) sulfolobus origin of replication; (b) the genes encoding the structural proteins and the site-specific integrase of SSVI, SSV2 or pSSVx, operatively linked to expression control sequences and a packaging signal; (c) one or more selectable marker gene(s), operatively linked to sulfolobus expression control sequences; and (d) a sulfolobus promoter followed 3' by a restriction enzyme recognition site or a multiple cloning site for insertion of a gene of interest and optionally a 3' regulatory element. Moreover, the present invention relates to a shuttle vector comprising the sequences of the expression vector of the invention and additional sequences for propagation and selection in E. coli, wherein the additional sequences comprise (a) an E.coli on of replication; and (b) a marker for selection in E.coli.  Furthermore, the invention relates to host cells transformed with the expression vector as well as to a kit comprising a vector or a host cell of the present invention. Finally, the present application also relates to a method for generating infectious subviral particles.
Patent CA-2527853-A1 (CA)
Title: Mptens as modifiers of the pten/igf pathway and methods of use
Inventor: MCGRATH GARTH JOSEPH
IPC: C07H21/04
Filed: 2004-06-18
Abstract: Human MPTEN genes are identified as modulators of the PTEN/IGF pathway, and thus are therapeutic targets for disorders associated with defective PTEN/IGF  function. Methods for identifying modulators of PTEN/IGF, comprising screening for agents that modulate the activity of MPTEN are provided.
Patent CA-2533835-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RUBERTI JEFFREY W
IPC: C08J3/075
Filed: 2004-02-04
Abstract: In preferred embodiments, the present invention provides methods of controllably making a vinyl polymer hydrogel having desired physical properties without chemical cross links or radiation. The gelation process is modulated by controlling, for example, the temperature of a resultant vinyl polymer mixture having a gellant or using active ingredients provided in an inactive gellant complex. In accordance with a preferred embodiment, the method of manufacturing a vinyl polymer hyrodgel includes the steps of providing a vinyl polymer solution comprising a vinyl polymer dissolved in a first solvent; heating the vinyl polymer solution to a temperature elevated above the melting point of the physical associations of the vinyl polymer, mixing the vinyl polymer solution with a gellant, wherein the resulting mixture has a higher Flory interaction parameter than the vinyl polymer solution; inducing gelation of the mixture of vinyl polymer solution and gellant; and controlling the gelation rate to form a viscoelastic solution, wherein workability is maintained for a predetermined period, thereby making a vinyl polymer hydrogel having the desired physical property. In further preferred embodiments, the present invention provides physically crosslinked hydrogels produced by controlled gelation of viscoelastic solution wherein workability is maintained for a predetermined period. In another aspect, the present invention provides kits for use in repairing intervertebral disks or articulated joints including components that form the vinyl polymer hydrogel and a dispenser.
Patent CA-2538278-A1 (CA)
Title: Integral tortuous path receptacle cover
Inventor: FINNESTAD M BRIAN
IPC: B29C33/22
Filed: 2006-03-01
Abstract: A cover for a medical waste disposal receptacle and a method of manufacturing a cover for a medical waste disposal receptacle. The cover generally comprises a body portion configured to substantially close an open end of th e receptacle and a lid portion hingedly interconnected to the body portion via an integrally formed hinge extending between the lid portion and a portion of t he body portion. The body portion includes a covering surface with an access opening therethrough and at least a first, fixed sloped slide surface depending from the covering surface configured to provide a fixed tortuous path extending from the access opening.
Patent CA-2538626-A1 (CA)
Title: Web content adaptation process and system
Inventor: SCOTT SIMON DAVID
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2004-09-29
Abstract: An apparatus and method for adapting web page content are described. The adaptation of web page content for display on smaller intended display devices often requires the splitting of the content over a number of smaller pages.  The apparatus and method relate to a procedure which integrates the process of splitting the content with applying transformations (for example, reducing the font size, images, etc) so as to optimise this process. The procedure is carried out systematically over the entire web page content, recursively splitting the content into smaller and smaller portions whilst simultaneously alternating this with various transformations so as to minimise the amount of white space visible on the smaller pages. Additionally, the preferred embodiment also tracks the transformations which have been applied to the objects and ensures consistency by applying them later to any similar objects.
Patent CA-2539183-A1 (CA)
Title: Scuba tank lock
Inventor: DEVECKI RON
IPC: B63C11/22
Filed: 2004-09-16
Abstract: An accessory locking device for use in combination with a steel cable lock.  The locking device is formed from a steel pate having an aperture and an L-shaped slot depending therefrom, the aperture is sized to receive the steel cable lock. The locking device further includes a flexible attachment cable having one end permanently attached to the steel plate and a distal end having an end fitting swaged thereto. The end fitting may be sized for insertion through the aperture and the flexible cable is sized for placement within the L-shaped slot of the steel plate. In operation, the distal end of the flexible attachment cable is wrapped around a diving accessory, such as a scuba tank, and the flexible cable is transversed into the L-shaped slot leaving the aperture available for the flexible steel cable lock to secure the locking plate, and the diving accessory, to a fixed object to prevent theft.
Patent CA-2539500-A1 (CA)
Title: Materials useful in making cellulosic acquisition fibers in sheet form
Inventor: CHMIELEWSKI HARRY J
IPC: D04H1/425
Filed: 2004-10-13
Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a modifying agent for making cellulosic based acquisition fibers in the sheet form, the modifying agent being the reaction product of a polycarboxylic acid compound and a polyfunctional epoxy compound. A method of producing the cellulosic based acquisition fiber in the sheet from using the modifying agent includes treating the cellulosic fibers in the sheet form with the modifying agent, and drying and curing the treated sheet to promote the formation of intra-fiber bonding. The resultant cellulosic based acquisition fiber may be utilized in an acquisition layer and / or an absorbent core of an absorbent article.
Patent CA-2540162-A1 (CA)
Title: Method for introducing cosmetics into the skin
Inventor: MILLET OSWALD
IPC: A61H36/00
Filed: 2004-09-14
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for actively introducing moisturising substances and/or cosmetic active ingredients into the skin of the human body.  Said method is characterised in that the skin is brought into contact with the substances and/or active ingredients and a compression element is applied. The tissue is then caused to vibrate. Compression dressings (4) or bandages can constitute the compression element. In order to cause the tissue to vibrate, the person stands on a vibrating support (5), or the muscles of said person are stimulated by electric stimulation.
Patent CA-2540963-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EGGER-MOCIVNIK RENE
IPC: E21B7/20
Filed: 2004-10-05
Abstract: The invention relates to a method and a device for the drilling, in particular hammer or rotary hammer drilling, of holes in ground or rocky material, whereby a drill hole is formed by means of a drilling head (1) on a drill shaft (4) with a hammering and/or a rotating motion and a sleeve or lining tube (15, 18) is introduced into the drilled hole. Furthermore, the hammer energy introduced by the drill shaft (4) is partly transmitted particularly centrally by the drill shaft (4) to the drill head (1) and partly transmitted by means of a striker (10), cooperating with the drill shaft (10) to the sleeve or lining tube (15, 18), which permits a reliable introduction of the breaking or hammer energy to the drill head (1) as well as to the sleeve or lining tube (15, 18).
Patent CA-2541202-A1 (CA)
Inventor: JENKINS BRADLEY E
IPC: A47L5/38
Filed: 2006-03-20
Abstract: An inlet apparatus for central vacuum cleaning systems is described that can be integrated with registers commonly used with heating and air conditioning vents in residential or commercial buildings. In particular, the apparatus opens to provide a vacuum inlet that will either remove debris directly, or through an attached hose, using the suction provided by the connected conventional central vacuum cleaning system. The apparatus contains a register body and an inlet that can be integrated with the conventional pipe ductwork used for central vacuum cleaning systems. The apparatus will seal closed when not in use in order to provide full suction to any other inlet currently in use.
Patent CA-2541862-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SHROCK JOEL
IPC: A63H33/00
Filed: 2004-10-15
Abstract: A dress up activity toy is provided. The dress up activity toy generates sounds in response to motion of a portion of the dress up toy. The dress up activity toy enhances the imagination of a user of the toy.
Patent CA-2543228-A1 (CA)
Title: Applicator with two liquids
Inventor: TSAUR GARRY
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 2003-09-12
Abstract: An applicator with two liquids comprising a hollow elongated tubular handle with a sealed end and an open end with an opening means provided near the sealed end and an applicator tip affixed to one or both ends of the hollow elongated tubular handle. A first liquid is enclosed inside the hollow elongated tubular handle separated from the open end by a viscous substance and a second liquid is absorbed in the applicator tip. When air is allowed to enter near the sealed end through the opening means, the first liquid in the hollow elongated tubular handle will flow through the viscous substance and commingle with the second liquid in the applicator tip to be applied.
Patent CA-2544315-A1 (CA)
Title: Apparatus for separating suspensions
Inventor: LARSSON HANS
IPC: B01D33/50
Filed: 2003-11-12
Abstract: An apparatus for separating a suspension into a fine fraction and a coarse fraction of the suspension containing solid particles, comprises a rotatable filter disc (5) having a wall (6) of filtering material. During rotation of the filter disc the fine fraction passes through the wall of filtering material, while a mat of the coarse fraction of the suspension is deposited on the wall of filtering material. A mat detachment device (13) includes liquid jet nozzles (14) adapted to spray liquid jets that detach the mat of coarse fraction. The detachment device also includes air jet nozzles (15) adapted to spray air jets against the wall of filter material, so that the air jets participate in the detachment of the mat of coarse fraction and reduce the liquid dilution of the detached mat of coarse fraction.
Patent CA-2547142-A1 (CA)
Title: Portable container assembly
Inventor: DUVIGNEAU NIKOLAI
IPC: B62B1/16
Filed: 2006-05-16
Abstract: A wheeled cabinet assembly comprising a wheeled base cabinet fitted with a locomoting handle, and at least one detachable container made from a pliable material and designed as an independent carrying bag.
Patent CA-2549106-A1 (CA)
Inventor: EISEMANN LUKAS G
IPC: A61F2/46
Filed: 2004-12-09
Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (20) including a body (22) having a longitudinal axis (L) and including first and second axial walls (30, 32) spaced apart along a transverse axis (T), and first and second transverse end walls (34, 36) extending between and interconnecting the first and second axial walls (30, 32). The intervertebral implant (20) includes an expansion member (24) co-acting with the axial walls (30, 32) to expand the body (22) along the transverse axis (T).
Patent CA-2549665-A1 (CA)
Title: Coolant pump with axial output
Inventor: DIPAOLA PASQUALE
IPC: F04D1/04
Filed: 2006-06-06
Abstract: A pump, for coolant or other working fluids, is provided which can require less mounting area than prior art pumps by removing the need for pump volutes. The pump includes a series of diffuser channels formed between stator vanes on the pump housing and an outwardly inclined lip about the periphery of the impeller. The diffuser channels and the inclined lip serve to direct pressurized working fluid to exit the outlet of the pump in an axial direction, generally parallel to impeller shaft. The relatively long centre passage through the pump housing, through which the working fluid is supplied from the inlet to the impeller, reduces turbulence in the working fluid before it reaches the impeller, reducing the chances of cavitation occurring at the impeller.
Patent CA-2550988-A1 (CA)
Title: Gel mixing system
Inventor: ALLEN THOMAS E
IPC: B01F25/60
Filed: 2006-06-23
Abstract: A gel mixing system that employs a dynamic diffuser for quickly removing the air from the fluid as the fluid exits a traditional gel mixer and employ s progressive dilution of the gel in a series of hydration tanks to maximize hydration time without allowing the gel to become so viscous that it is not easily diluted or pumped. High shear agitation of the fluid between the hydration tanks helps to increase the hydration rate. Progressive dilution of the gel increases residence time of the gel in the tanks and results in longer hydration time in the limited tank space available, resulting in continuous production of gel that is almost fully hydrated when it is pumped to the fracturing blender and subsequently to the well bore without the need for an increase in the volume of the hydration tanks.
Patent CA-2556481-A1 (CA)
Title: Universal percutaneous spinal access system
Inventor: WILLIAMS MICHAEL S
IPC: A61B17/32
Filed: 2005-02-22
Abstract: A system for accessing the interior of a vertebral body or the intervertebral disc space above or below the vertebral body is disclosed. The system comprises a steerable cutting means for creating a path within or through the vertebral body to allow access for other devices to deliver a therapy, and may be housed within a flexible catheter shaft. The steerable cutting means may create a path to allow access to a device for removing tissue, and/or additional a devices for delivering a therapy, such as, for example, a filling material and/or a prosthesis. A method of accessing the interior of a vertebral body or the intervertebral disc space using the system, and a method of treatment of spinal disorders using the system are also disclosed.
Patent CA-2558003-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SOBE MARION
IPC: C21D9/42
Filed: 2005-02-03
Abstract: The invention relates to a method for producing a three-dimensionally formed armouring component for vehicle bodies. The aim of the invention is to be able to produce armouring components in a repeatedly accurate manner with minimal post-machining requirements and with lower dimensional tolerances than comparable weldments. To this end, sheet metal moulded parts are produced from hardenable steel by means of a thermal pre-treatment, the heating speed and temperature being selected at least until the austenitic or partially austenitic state depending on the alloy content is achieved, and the formed armouring components are then press-formed and optionally subsequently subjected to quench or thermal treatment. According to the invention, the hot-forming and quench-hardening of the steel plates is carried out in one working cycle, the austenitic steel plates are formed within a maximum period of 90 seconds by means of a compression mould, the entire formed component is held in contact with the compression mould, and the formed component is cooled in the closed compression mould, with a cooling speed which corresponds at least to the material-specific critical cooling speed.
Patent CA-2558444-A1 (CA)
Title: Lightweight offset plates, preparation and use thereof
Inventor: NOUEL JEAN-MARIE
IPC: G03F1/00
Filed: 2005-03-02
Abstract: The present invention relates to wet offset printing plates of which the weight has been reduced in a novel manner; the preparation of said plates; and the use thereof in the field of wet offset printing. Said plates are characterised in that they comprise two groups of small ink-repellent weight-reducing surfaces in at least part of the lightweight inked surfaces thereof.
Patent CA-2559938-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MCWHERTER JOSEPH FRANCIS
IPC: A61K36/87
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: Novel preparations of phytochemical ingredients that are serviceable as health supplements for the body, particularly tissues susceptible to cancer, including, e.g. prostate tissue and breast tissue and, including, e.g., female breast tissue; for example, all possible combinations and permutations of member from each of the following 6 groups: (1) plant indoles, including sources ofplant indoles, such as diindolemethane (DIM); (2) plant flavanoids, polyphenols, stilbenes and related substances, including sources of plant flavonoids, polyphenols, stilbenes, and related substances (e.g. resveratrol and piceatannol); (3) D-glucaric acid and derivatives thereof (e.g. calcium D-glucarate and 1,4-GL) and sources thereof; (4) medium chain triglycerides and sources thereof; (5) phospholipids and sources thereof (e.g. lecithin), and (6) vitamins (especially vitamin B9 molecules).
Patent CA-2561230-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MERRILL JEAN
IPC: C07D417/12
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The present invention is directed to 1, 3, 4-oxadiazalones, and their pharmaceutically acceptable salts stereoisomers, tautomers, or solvates thereof. The compounds of this invention are modulators of PPARdelta and therefore useful as pharmaceutical agents, especially for the treatment of demyelinating diseases and disorders of fatty acid metabolism and glucose utilization.
Patent CA-2561376-A1 (CA)
Inventor: RENARD MARTIAL
IPC: C12N7/00
Filed: 2005-03-30
Abstract: The present invention relates to a polypeptide having a sequence of 7 to 20 amino acid residues, which is capable of modulating the immunosuppressive properties of a viral protein or a fragment thereof, against the host in which it is expressed (immunosuppression-modulatory sequence) when it substitutes the homologous sequence of said viral protein or fragment, said polypeptide comprising the minimum following consensus amino acid sequence:  X1Y9Y10Y11CY12X2 wherein, X1 and X2 are selected to impact on said immunosuppressive properties, and Y9 to Y12 represent variable amino acid residues.
Patent CA-2563340-A1 (CA)
Inventor: MILLER TROY
IPC: A61F2/14
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: A corneal implant (10) having an aspheric surface (12) for modifying the cornea curvature and altering the corneal refractive power. The corneal implant has a lens body formed of an optically clear bio-compatible material, preferably with an index of refraction substantially similar to that of human corneal tissue (1.376). The aspheric surface is comprised of a continuous aspheric surface from the apex of the implant to beveled surface (20). The beveled surface, positioned near the outer diameter of the implant, is used to reduce the thickness of the aspheric surface on the periphery of the lens to the outer diameter edge. The body of the implant has a diameter between about 2.0 mm and 7.0 mm and a thickness less than about .150 mm.
Patent CA-2566672-A1 (CA)
Title: Surgical stapling instruments structured for pump-assisted delivery of medical agents
Inventor: MORGAN JEROME R
IPC: A61M35/00
Filed: 2006-10-30
Abstract: A medical agent dispensing system and surgical instruments that employ the medical agent dispensing system are provided. The dispensing system may be structured for use with a surgical severing/stapling instrument structured for severing and stapling tissue. The dispensing system may include at least one storage reservoir structured for storing at least a component of a medical agent and a pump in communication with the storage reservoir; a delivery tube in communication with the pump which is structured to receive a quantity of the medical agent from the storage reservoir during operation of the pump; and, at least one agent tube in communication with the delivery tube which is structured for communication with a least one agent port formed in a staple cartridge or an anvil of the surgical instrument for dispensing the medical agent therethrough.
Patent CA-2566818-A1 (CA)
Title: Novel hydrogels based on polyvinyl alcohols and polyvinyl alcohol copolymers
Inventor: SCHULTE JOERG
IPC: C08F18/08
Filed: 2005-04-22
Abstract: The invention relates to hydrogels containing polyvinyl alcohols and/or polyvinyl alcohol copolymers having special geometries, methods for the production of said hydrogels, and the use of the hydrogels as materials in the biomedical and pharmaceutical field, for producing contact lenses, for the controlled release of active substances, as a carrier material for inclusion-immobilized biocatalysts, a carrier material for transition metal catalysts, a material for producing reactive membranes, an additive to drilling fluid, a displacing agent in oil recovery, a cement additive and an additive to highly viscous liquids such as crude oil to improve the flowability and increase the speed of conveyance, and a component of cosmetic products.
Patent CA-2568538-A1 (CA)
Inventor: SICKLER VICKI
IPC: B60T7/16
Filed: 2006-11-20
Abstract: An auxiliary braking system and method of controlling the braking a towed vehicle is provided that includes a remote control that is in selective communication with an auxiliary braking unit positioned in a towing vehicle. More specifically, it is often desirable for the operator of the towing vehicle to assess the performance of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in a towed vehicle. In addition, it is often advantageous for the operator to perform real time adjustments to the performance parameters of the auxiliary braking apparatus positioned in the towing vehicle without having to cease driving and physically access the auxiliary braking device.
Patent CA-2569869-A1 (CA)
Title: Collector for sulfidic ores
Inventor: HESSE HEINRICH
IPC: C07D215/26
Filed: 2005-04-28
Abstract: The present invention relates a flotation reagent for sulfidic ores, containing at least one compound of formula (1), wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, R6 and R7, independent of one another, represent hydrogen or groups containing 1 to 15 carbon atoms or groups containing oxygen or nitrogen, and at least another compound serving as collector and containing at least one sulfur atom that is directly bound to a carbon or phosphorus atom, wherein the carbon or phosphorus atom is directly bound to at least another sulfur atom or an oxygen atom.